/ Register

venues

  1. RichardW
    Thread

    Thoughts on this venue's conditions for a gig?

    A community near me has concerts at a gazebo in a local park. I inquired to the organizer about playing there and his response is below (lightly...
    Thread by: RichardW, May 31, 2019, 100 replies, in forum: Band Management [BG]
  2. Unemploid
    Thread

    How loud is to loud for small venues?

    Last show at a small bar their were bands with stacks that made standing a little more than kicking distance from the stage unbearable. I felt a...
    Thread by: Unemploid, May 28, 2018, 19 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  3. Unemploid
    Thread

    Should I get a wireless for small venues (Just cuz)

    I'm thinking about making a small pedalboard. For convenience, a wireless unit would make setting up mildly more seamless, but can they be a...
    Thread by: Unemploid, May 28, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  4. zjanderson
    Thread

    Venues Closing

    Anyone dealing with a bunch of bars/venues in their area closing down? Seems like it’s happening to a lot of us. Just got word today that a...
    Thread by: zjanderson, May 22, 2018, 125 replies, in forum: Band Management [BG]
  5. JGbassman
    Thread

    A good IEM system for clubs and medium sized venues

    As the title says, I’m looking for a current batch of IEM wireless systems that will work from small dive bars to medium sized venues (2k peeps)...
    Thread by: JGbassman, May 6, 2018, 22 replies, in forum: Live Sound [BG]
  6. lotusland9663
    Thread

    Music venues and stores NYC

    Hello, I'm spending Christmas in NYC (Dec 23rd to 29th) and wondered if my fellow TBers from NYC could help me out with some venues to see live...
    Thread by: lotusland9663, Dec 16, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Social Events and Get Togethers [BG]
  7. SmokinJoe992
    Thread

    Do's and Dont's for sending emails to venues to get gigs?

    I have recently put a band together and have become the band leader by default. I have limited experience in obtaining gigs. I would like to put...
    Thread by: SmokinJoe992, Dec 11, 2017, 27 replies, in forum: Band Management [BG]
  8. Nephilymbass
    Thread

    venues going rock, the death jam bands and country?

    kind of an interesting thing I've noticed in eastern NC. I'm seeing more and more venues starting to get away from jam bands, cover bands, and...
    Thread by: Nephilymbass, Oct 8, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  9. BAG
    Thread

    Why bands get paid so badly and venues are disappearing.

    I've written this or similar in numerous threads but thought it deserved its own thread. Most of it relates to your weekend warrior bands and...
    Thread by: BAG, Sep 29, 2017, 730 replies, in forum: Band Management [BG]
  10. bigboy_78
    Thread

    Wedding changed venues

    My band agreed to play our first wedding. It's for a couple who have been at s few of our gigs. They even bought their family to our last gig to...
    Thread by: bigboy_78, Jul 26, 2017, 32 replies, in forum: Band Management [BG]
  11. levonrocks
    Thread

    Looking for music venues in Italy

    Can anybody on here recommend any good music venues (jazz in particular) in Rome, Naples, or Venice? I'm traveling around Italy for a two weeks...
    Thread by: levonrocks, Jul 21, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  12. Jakub
    Thread

    Amp+head for indoor venues

    Hi all, I'm looking for small and light head (at least 500 w) + small cabinet. And here's the thing... I don't know which head and cab choose. I...
    Thread by: Jakub, May 24, 2017, 72 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  13. Hevy T
    Thread

    Using cheap basses at questionable venues

    Who here has cheap basses that they use on gigs where u are afraid of bringing their more expensive gear due to theft or damage? Like would you...
    Thread by: Hevy T, May 16, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  14. jazznut
    Thread

    Bludgeoned by Boominess in some venues

    Our quartet performed at a venue in which we've wanted to play regularly. Acoustically it's not too good, particularly for those on stage. Very...
    Thread by: jazznut, Feb 21, 2017, 14 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  15. socialleper
    Thread

    Are Local Venues Killing Music?

    On Talk Bass we flap our gums a lot about the damage digital streaming has done to the revenues of original artists. But what about the damage...
    Thread by: socialleper, Jan 12, 2017, 275 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  16. morgansterne
    Thread

    one of our venues not having bands anymore

    [ATTACH] We played friday night at Cowboy Food and Drink in Bainbridge Ohio. We generally play at only three venues on a regular rotation, and...
    Thread by: morgansterne, Dec 10, 2016, 29 replies, in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
  17. jnsnj
    Thread

    Any must visit music stores or venues in San Antonio?

    I'm in San Antonio for the week visiting my fiance's cousin. She ended up being sick so we're looking for some alternate things to do.
    Thread by: jnsnj, Oct 31, 2016, 3 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  18. DChalo
    Thread

    How does a new band with little to no live performance experience get venues to give them a chance?

    I have my first gig coming up, but it is only because my friend in the band knows the bar owner. Other than that we've been trying to get gigs,...
    Thread by: DChalo, Oct 4, 2016, 81 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  19. Jimmy4string
    Thread

    Hitting venues for gigs -cold walk in

    It is that time. We got our 26 songs and even a banner. I am very good at talking to people and already talked to a couple of guys over beers...
    Thread by: Jimmy4string, Sep 23, 2016, 39 replies, in forum: Band Management [BG]
  20. dtripoli
    Thread

    Tip #4 Never Play Venues with Balloons

    Caution: Balloons are like a dog whistle to unstable audience members. Note: When all else fails you can use your guitar as a weapon. If it's...
    Thread by: dtripoli, Aug 24, 2016, 15 replies, in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
  21. SkinCoffin
    Thread

    What's with no venues having PA/FOH gear?

    From what I've gathered from everyone going on about owning/purchasing/maintaining a PA to take to gigs, and mostly from the US crowd... Do you...
    Thread by: SkinCoffin, Jul 13, 2016, 134 replies, in forum: Band Management [BG]
  22. paulears
    Thread

    Venues with weird acoustics?

    Anyone else discovered venues with really odd acoustics? We're all used to the reverberant ones, the totally dead ones and that kind of thing, but...
    Thread by: paulears, Jul 7, 2016, 16 replies, in forum: Live Sound [BG]
  23. mikeyjm2
    Thread

    Venue Ideas

    I'm in a cover band and we've been doing the typical bar gig thing for about a year now. No complaints, it's all going well. But looking for...
    Thread by: mikeyjm2, Jun 12, 2016, 7 replies, in forum: Band Management [BG]
  24. Fushigi-kun
    Thread

    Trouble deciding a cab suited for my needs/sound

    So, I'm looking for buying a new cab Currently I'm rigging an Orange Terror Bass 500 (500W hybrid) into a Trace Elliot 1048H (800W 410+tw+reflex)...
    Thread by: Fushigi-kun, May 25, 2016, 8 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
Showing results 1 to 24 of 24